Fusexins, HAP2/GCS1 and evolution of gamete fusion

NG Brukman, X Li, B Podbilewicz - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Gamete fusion is the climax of fertilization in all sexually reproductive organisms, from
unicellular fungi to humans. Similarly to other cell-cell fusion events, gamete fusion is …

The PACE 2021 parameterized algorithms and computational experiments challenge: Cluster editing

L Kellerhals, T Koana, A Nichterlein… - … on Parameterized and …, 2021 - drops.dagstuhl.de
Abstract The Parameterized Algorithms and Computational Experiments challenge (PACE)
2021 was devoted to engineer algorithms solving the NP-hard Cluster Editing problem, also …

Sperm induction of somatic cell-cell fusion as a novel functional test

NG Brukman, C Valansi, B Podbilewicz - Elife, 2024 - elifesciences.org
The fusion of mammalian gametes requires the interaction between IZUMO1 on the sperm
and JUNO on the oocyte. We have recently shown that ectopic expression of mouse …

NHR-23 and SPE-44 regulate distinct sets of genes during Caenorhabditis elegans spermatogenesis

JM Ragle, KN Morrison, AA Vo, ZE Johnson… - G3, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Spermatogenesis is the process through which mature male gametes are formed and is
necessary for the transmission of genetic information. While much work has established how …